Georgetown is the #1 retirement destination in the Austin metro. Sun City's 9,600 homes, a charming historic square, and all of Austin 30 minutes away. Here's everything you need to know.
Del Webb's flagship 55+ community. 9,600 homes. 3 golf courses. 50,000 sqft fitness center. 100+ social clubs. Pools, tennis, pickleball, woodworking, pottery, dance, hiking. Homes: $250K-600K. The gold standard of active adult living in Texas.
The most beautiful town square in Texas. Victorian architecture, independent shops, restaurants, art galleries. The Palace Theatre (live performances). Farmers market on Saturdays. Walkable, charming, and thriving.
Median home: $350-500K (30-40% less than central Austin). Property tax: ~2.0% (Williamson County). No state income tax. Groceries: H-E-B keeps prices reasonable. Overall 15-20% cheaper than Austin proper.
Baylor Scott & White Georgetown (full hospital). St. David's Georgetown (ER + specialty). Multiple urgent cares and medical offices. 30 min to Austin's major hospitals (Dell Seton, St. David's main). VA clinic in nearby Cedar Park.
Sun City Georgetown is the largest active adult community in Central Texas. Built by Del Webb starting in 1995, it's a self-contained world:
Newer 55+ community by Pulte. Smaller than Sun City, modern designs. Homes from $300K. Clubhouse, pool, fitness. A good alternative if Sun City feels too big.
You don't have to live in a 55+ community. Georgetown proper has beautiful older homes near the square ($350-600K), plus newer developments throughout. Small-town feel with Austin access.
Lakeway is more expensive ($600K-1M+), more upscale, lake access. Georgetown is more affordable, more community-oriented, better downtown. Georgetown wins on value; Lakeway wins on luxury.
Cheaper housing but less healthcare, smaller towns. Georgetown has the better hospital, better square, and better 55+ options. San Marcos has the river; New Braunfels has Gruene Hall.
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